Most flood deaths occur in automobiles, according to the National Weather Service which advises: Never drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually deeper than they appear and just one foot of flowing water is enough to sweep vehicles off the road.

Body of Water

Flood Stage

Expected Crest

Time

Rancocas Creek, Pemberton, Burlco, NJ

2.5 Feet

3.1 Feet

Thur 8 p.m.

Assunpink Creek, Trenton, Mercer Co, NJ

8.5 Feet

11.7 Feet

Thur 6 a.m.

Neshaminy Creek, Langhorne, Bucks Co, Pa.

9.0 Feet

14.7 Feet

Thur 4 a.m.

Perkiomen Creek, Graterford, Montco, Pa.

11.0 Feet

15.07 Feet

Thur 3 a.m.

Schuylkill River, Norristown, Montco, Pa.

13.0 Feet

20.8 Feet

Thur 2 a.m.

Schuylkill River, Pottstown, Montco, Pa.

12.5 Feet

13.5 Feet

Thur 10 a.m.

Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, Pa.

11.0 Feet

13.8 Feet

Thur 8 a.m.

Brandywine Creek, Chadds Ford, Chester Co, Pa.

9.0 Feet

16.0 Feet

Thur 5 a.m.

Brandywine Creek, Wilmington, New Castle Co, Del

16.5 Feet

19.8 Feet

Thur 8 a.m.

Red Clay Creek, Wooddale, New Castle Co, Del

7.0 Feet

8.7 Feet

Thur 2 a.m.

Brandywine Creek, Downingtown, Chester Co, Pa.

7.0 Feet

12.43 Feet

Thur 12 a.m.

Chester Creek, Chester, Delaware Co, Pa.

8.0 Feet

13.3 Feet

Wed 11 p.m.

Published at 6:40 AM EDT on May 1, 2014 | Updated at 11:19 AM EST on Jan 5, 2015